Olson Plat
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $389K·Walkability 0.7/10·Schools 8.2/10
What catches people off guard about this platted subdivision is how compact it feels—just 4 acres wedged into the Pine Island Dr & Algoma Ave Area, with each lot running around a third of an acre—yet you're only 16.6 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and roughly half an hour from Gerald R. Ford Airport. Elk Lake is just 1.0 mile away, offering convenient water access. Homes here run around $389K, anchoring a quiet residential block where Chandler Woods Charter Academy serves the area's students. You'll find Chalmers Park about a mile and a half out, while groceries and restaurants cluster around 2 to 3 miles away—not quite walkable, but a short drive through the area's straightforward grid. It's the kind of place where you get suburban breathing room without the sprawl.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Elk Lake — 1.0 mi
- Freska Lake: 7 min bike
- Elk Lake: 8 min bike
$389K median
- Assessor estimate
13,308 sq ft avg lots
- 9 homes
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Median home price in Olson Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,642/mo
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Chandler Woods Charter Academy
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Chalmers Park
1.6 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Elk Lake
1.0 mi
Est. Home Value
$389K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
9
Median Lot Size
0.29 ac
0.27 ac – 0.38 ac
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
+1 more
Subway
+1 more
BIGGBY COFFEE
Bow Tie Tavern
Chalmers Park
Chalmers Park Playground
Freska Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Roguewood Drive Northeast
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Rogue River Launch (A-41-011)
+1 more
Snap Fitness
Rite Aid
Krause Memorial Library
Kidz Clubhouse
Northstar Cinema
Crime in Olson Plat is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Kent County.
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Solar potential
~$863/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,297 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Algoma Sanitary District / private well
Algoma Sanitary District serves water/sewer in pockets (incl. Algoma-Plainfield system); rural on private well.
Algoma Sanitary District / individual septic
Sanitary district + Camp Lake Sewer in serviced areas; rural on septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Algoma Township Fire Department
Serves ~12,143 in 33 sq mi; 2 stations; full-time chief + 3 FT + 28 paid-on-call.
Services for Algoma · Source: algomasd.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Olson Plat are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
🛒 Grocery(6)
Meijer
Grocery Store
Cielito Lindo
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
+3 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Hill'S Bbq Llc
Restaurant
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
Thai Fusion Rockford
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
Biggby Coffee
Café
Meijer Cafe And Thrift Market
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
Bow Tie Tavern
Bar
Flo's Pizzeria Ristorante & Sports Bar
Bar
Perrin Brewin Company
Pub
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(11)
Goff School
Englishville School (Closed)
Post School
Koon School
Myers School
+6 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in Pine Island Dr & Algoma Ave Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(4)
WAHLFIELD COUNTY PARK Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
👶 Childcare(1)
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(1)
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
Frequently asked about Olson Plat
- What do homes cost in Olson Plat?
- The median home value in Olson Plat is about $389,200. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Olson Plat?
- Olson Plat is served by Chandler Woods Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Valley View Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Olson Plat walkable?
- Olson Plat scores 0.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.